Descent into quarry, 27382-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1895-1940

GUSN

GUSN-373517

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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
Negatives
Quarrying, lodging, and misc. scenes
Descent into quarry, 27382-A
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Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Quarrying, lodging, and misc. scenes

Description

The image depicts a quarry with rugged, rocky terrain. A wooden structure, likely a makeshift ladder or chute, descends into the quarry. In the background, there is a line of trees at the edge of the quarry.

Details

Descriptive Terms

quarries (extracting complexes)
woods (plant communities)
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP001858
A-Series negative 27382-A

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC031

Collection Name

Donald W. Howe photographic collection of Quabbin Valley views, 1900s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

1960

Reference Code

PC031.001.016.27382-A

Record Details

Originator

Howe, Donald William, 1892-1977 (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Subjects

Quarries and quarrying
Trees

Description Level

Item

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